Everything You Need to Know About Cooking In Cast Iron

The Original Kitchen Workhorse

Your comprehensive guide to the one pan that does it all.

Cooking in cast iron is an incredibly versatile, durable, and completely chemical-free way to cook. And the more you know about it—how to choose the best one, how to clean and season it, and the surprising number of recipes that lend themselves to being cooked in it—the more you’ll appreciate this multitasking powerhouse.

Cast Iron Basics

Maybe your cast-iron skillet is already your favorite pan in your kitchen. But do you know its origins and all of cast iron's benefits?

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Choosing the Best Cast-Iron Equipment

We've learned a lot over years of cooking with cast iron. Here we’ve gathered our favorite products, from cast-iron skillets to specialized equipment.

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How To Care for Your Cast-Iron Skillet

Maintain a cast-iron skillet and it will last forever; neglect it and it will require more work. Here, learn how to care for your cast-iron skillet.

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Busting Cast Iron Myths

There are as many falsities about cooking with cast iron as there are benefits. We’re here to debunk any myths that surround caring for cast iron.

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Unusual Uses for a Cast-Iron Skillet

There are dozens of ways to use your cast-iron skillet in recipes both traditional and surprising but this tool also has other unusual uses.

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Cast Iron Recipes

You may not realize how many recipes are perfect in cast iron. This collection of cast iron recipes demonstrates why it's one of our favorite pans.

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While boxed or frozen mac and cheese from the supermarket can certainly be a convenient family favorite, it just doesn't hold the same allure for adults as for kids.

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Everything You Need to Know About Cooking In Cast Iron

The Original Kitchen Workhorse

Cast Iron Basics

Choosing the Best Cast-Iron Equipment

How To Care for Your Cast-Iron Skillet

Busting Cast Iron Myths

Unusual Uses for a Cast-Iron Skillet

Cast Iron Recipes

New York Times Bestseller Cook It In Cast Iron

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